Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Propagation and planting

Commercially propagated by grafting on Rayan or khirni (Manilkara hexandra) Stocks.
Other stocks used are:

• Sapota seedlings
• Adams apple (M. kauki)
• Mahua (M.latifolia)
• Mee Tree (Bassia Longifolia)
• Star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) and
• Miracular fruit (Sideroxylon dulcifieum).
Grafting time/period

• Approach grafting during: February (Jan-March).
• Soft wood grafting during: May-July
• Air layering using 10,000 PPM (1BA + NAA) gives good rooting.
• Budding during May also gives success.
Planting

• Spacing is 8-10, 1m cube pits are dug Pits are filled with mixture of FYM and soils 1.2 Kg bone meal.
  
• High density planting with 5m x 5m spacing improves yield.
  
• It is better to have a wind break around the Sapota plot.
  
• Best season is monsoon season.